Outback Opals Winton Qld

27/08/2026

MINARITCHIE 💙💚

We’ve named this 1.23 carat natural Boulder Opal, Minaritchie, after John P. Jackson’s first opal claim — the place where John took the leap into hand mining full-time.

It was home to the whole family, living simply in the bush with just a caravan. John, Jacqui and the little kids, John Jnr and Narelle, slept in the caravan, while the bigger boys, Bruce and Ray, slept in a shed John built.

And the connection continues today — John Jnr and his partner Deb still have a camp at Minaritchie, making this name a very special link between the family's first days of opal mining and the generation carrying that passion forward today.

The stone itself is freeform with a concave face. Deep blue and violet tones provide the backdrop for flashes of electric green and vivid blue.

A little stone with a story that runs deep. 💚💙

MINARITCHIE 💙💚 We’ve named this 1.23 carat natural Boulder Opal, Minaritchie, after John P. Jackson’s first opal claim — the place where John took the leap into hand mining full-time. It was home to the whole family, living simply in the bush with just a caravan. John, Jacqui and the lit...

26/08/2026

Electric Faultline ⚡

This little Winton boulder opal may be only 9mm long and 1.57 carats, but it packs an incredible display of colour. A full face flash of vivid green dances across the stone, with electric blue shimmering beneath the surface.

What makes this opal really cool is the natural line running through the stone — a feature often called a natural seam in boulder opal — which continues right through to the back, telling the story of how this gem formed over millions of years in the Queensland outback.

Cut into a freeform triangular shape, this piece has a bold, modern look and would make a beautiful feature stone for the hobby jeweller.

⚖️ 1.57 carats
📐 9mm long
🪨 Natural Winton Boulder Opal
💚 Full face green flash with blue highlights
⚡ Natural seam continuing through the stone
💲 225.00

Electric Faultline ⚡ This little Winton boulder opal may be only 9mm long and 1.57 carats, but it packs an incredible display of colour. A full face flash of vivid green dances across the stone, with electric blue shimmering beneath the surface. What makes this opal especially fascinating is the n...

26/08/2026

This is a beautiful natural Winton boulder opal split, showing off some spectacular colour.

The split has a strong electric blue play-of-colour, with flashes of bright green, purple and golden tones running across the faces. The colour sits beautifully against the natural ironstone host rock, giving it that unmistakable Australian boulder opal character.

A stunning example of what can be hidden inside Winton boulder opal!

25/08/2026

Did Someone Say Earrings??! 👀💎

Calling all jewellers… this pair is begging to become earrings!

A beautiful 4 carat pair of natural Winton Boulder Opals, each around 13mm, with an incredible kaleidoscope of colour.

The freeform, elongated teardrop shapes give them a lovely organic feel, while the natural boulder inclusion on one stone adds that unmistakable character you only get with natural Boulder Opal.

They aren’t perfectly identical — and honestly, that’s what we love about natural opal. They complement each other beautifully while each keeping its own personality.

✨ 4 carats total
📏 Approx. 13mm
🌈 Multi-coloured play-of-colour
🪨 Natural boulder inclusion
💎 Perfect for a unique pair of statement earrings
💲 895.00

Jewellers… can you see these hanging from a beautiful pair of hooks? 👀

Did Someone Say Earrings??! 👀💎 Calling all jewellers… this pair is begging to become earrings! A beautiful 4 carat pair of natural Winton Boulder Opals, each around 13mm, with an incredible kaleidoscope of colour. The freeform, elongated teardrop shapes give them a lovely organic feel, while...

24/08/2026

✨SOLD✨

Little Winton Galaxy ✨

There’s a whole little galaxy packed into just 1.52 carats. 🌌💙💚

This natural Winton Boulder Opal has an incredible mix of electric blue, bright aqua and flashes of vivid green, in a fine, lively galaxy pattern.

The darker ironstone around the edges gives the colours even more contrast and depth, making those bright flashes really pop.

Finished in a rounded freeform shape, this little beauty measures just 6mm wide — proof that you don’t need a big stone to make a big impression.

⚖️ 1.52 carats

📏 6mm wide

💎 Natural Winton Boulder Opal

💲 190.00

A little piece of the Winton ready to become something beautiful. ✨

Little Winton Galaxy ✨ There’s a whole little galaxy packed into just 1.52 carats. 🌌💙💚 This natural Winton Boulder Opal has an incredible mix of electric blue, bright aqua and flashes of vivid green, in a fine, lively galaxy pattern. The darker ironstone around the edges gives the colou...

23/08/2026

✨ PAPA’S FIND ✨

Introducing “Papa’s Find”, a beautiful 2.5 carat natural Winton boulder opal packed with colour and character. 💙💚💜💛

Papa was the one who started this generation’s passion for Winton boulder opal — the beginning of a family love affair with these incredible stones that has continued through the generations.

So Papa’s Find isn't just a name, ❤️ it feels like a little nod to the man who started it all.

The face comes alive with a kaleidoscope of colours, scattered across a lively, intricate pattern. The natural ironstone inclusions add even more character, breaking up the colour and giving the stone that unmistakable natural boulder opal personality.

A little piece of our family’s opal story, captured in 2.5 carats of Winton colour.

💎 2.5 carats
📍 Natural Winton boulder opal
💲 375.00
📐 9mm, rounded freeform

Authentic Australian Outback Boulder Opal

21/08/2026

✨ A Beautiful Winton Boulder Opal ✨

What a stunning piece! 💎

This boulder opal displays an incredible mix of electric blue, vibrant green and soft golden-yellow colour, with flashes of colour dancing across the stone as it catches the light. Not yet cut or polished, this stone is part of a parcel of rubs.

The natural ironstone inclusions create beautiful branch-like patterns through the opal, giving it a unique character that could never be duplicated.

Nature has certainly done its work on this one! 🌈💚💙

19/08/2026

💙 Jacqui’s Royal (Our beautiful mumma)
Thank you Kelie ❤️

Jacqui’s Royal is a 1.49 carat natural Winton boulder opal, named in honour of Jacqui, who, along with John were the very first generation of opal miners in our family.

And perhaps fittingly, this little beauty shows off a gorgeous royal blue (she is our English Rose after all), with flashes of aqua dancing across the face.

A smoky line of natural potch runs through the stone, peppered with fine ironstone, adding depth and character.

Finished with a beautifully rounded, domed freeform shape. We can picture this one looking fantastic in a claw or prong-style setting, where the colour around the edges can remain visible and become part of the design rather than being hidden beneath a bezel.

A little piece of Winton colour carrying a little piece of our family’s opal history.

✨ Jacqui’s Royal — made to be seen from every angle.

💙 Jackie’s Royal Jackie’s Royal is a 1.49 carat natural Winton boulder opal, named in honour of Jackie, who, along with John were the very first generation of opal miners in our family. And perhaps fittingly, this little beauty shows off a gorgeous royal blue (she is our English Rose after al...

17/08/2026

✨ A splash of Australian colour! 💚💙

Four beautiful pieces of Winton Boulder Opal displaying incredible flashes of electric green, blue and hints of gold.

The colour really comes alive in the sunlight, with each stone showing its own unique pattern and play-of-colour. No two pieces of natural opal are ever exactly the same — that’s what makes them so special. 💎🇦🇺

Beautiful Australian opal, straight from the outback. ❤️

17/08/2026

Opal mining life is a way of life like no other. It’s hard work, long days and plenty of challenges, but it comes with the excitement of never knowing what might be waiting beneath the ground.

Out in the Winton/Opalton opal fields, miners work in some of Australia’s harshest country, dealing with heat, dust, machinery breakdowns and the uncertainty of whether the next bucket of dirt will produce anything. Life can mean living in camps, fixing machinery, working underground like my father or in open cuts, and relying on your own skills and experience to keep things moving.

But there is something special about it. The friendships, the freedom of the bush, the satisfaction of finding a beautiful piece of boulder opal and the knowledge that you are continuing a tradition passed down through generations make all the hard work worthwhile.